Full Breakdown
Bipartisan Disaster Relief Bill Passes Senate
8/11/2026, 12:56:39 AM
Legislative Details and Financial Impact
Under the new law, any California resident whose property was damaged by a federally declared disaster in the specified period can claim a tax deduction regardless of the damage-to-income ratio. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill will reduce federal revenue by about $408 million between 2026 and 2036.
Reactions from California Conservatives
Republican farmer James Johansson, a candidate for the California State Assembly, thanked the bill’s sponsors for “seeing this through.” Senator Rick Scott described meeting Pratt at his burned-down lot as “devastating” and lauded the legislation’s swift passage.
Official Estimates and Fiscal Outlook
The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Doug LaMalfa, was remembered for his agricultural advocacy after his death in January following a heart-related emergency. Schiff’s office declined to comment when contacted for this report.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Major props to [Sen. Adam Schiff] and [Sen. Rick Scott] for working across the aisle to get this done,” — Spencer Pratt
- “California politicians completely failed their residents after the fires. I flew to LA and met with [Pratt] at his burned-down lot. It was devastating,” — Sen. Rick Scott
- “Thank you [Scott] and [Schiff] for seeing this through,” — James Johansson
